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Utah State vs Grand Canyon Prediction 1/17/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks
Pick details
| MATCHUP | Utah State Aggies | Grand Canyon Lopes |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 15-1 | 26-8 |
| Spread | -5.5 -110 | +5.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | -230 | +190 |
| Total | Over 148.5 (-110) | Under 148.5 (-110) |
| Where | Global Credit Union Arena, Phoenix, AZ | |
| When | Saturday, January 17, 2026 | |
| Time | 02:30 PM EST | |
| TV | FS1 | |
Grand Canyon Lopes Preview
Grand Canyon Lopes have a 10-6 record this season and are in the 5th place of the Mountain West. They have a 7-2 home record and are coming off a 87-64 away loss against New Mexico. Their previous three games were a 76-58 home win against San José State, a 75-58 away win against Boise State and a 70-60 home loss against Colorado State.
Offensively, Grand Canyon averages 74.8 points per game, while allowing 68.6 points per game defensively. The Lopes shoot with 44% from the field and grab 36.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.1 assists per game. They average 3.1 blocks per game and 6.9 steals per game defensively.
Jaden Henley leads Grand Canyon in scoring, with an average of 17.2 points per game, while shooting with 47.4% from the field and 80% from the free throw line, and leads the team in assists with 2.4 per game. Nana Owusu-Anane is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.8 per game.
Utah State Aggies Preview
Utah State Aggies have a 15-1 record this season and are tied in the 1st place of the Mountain West. They have a 4-1 road record and are coming off a 71-62 home win against Nevada. Their previous three games were a 93-68 away win against Boise State, a 99-62 away win against Air Force and a 96-78 home win against San José State.
Offensively, Utah State averages 86 points per game, while allowing 66.7 points per game defensively. The Aggies shoot with 53% from the field and grab 36.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 18.6 assists per game. They average 3.3 blocks per game and 9.9 steals per game defensively.
MJ Collins Jr. leads Utah State in scoring, with an average of 20.1 points per game, while shooting with 56% from the field and 87% from the free throw line. Garry Clark is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.1 per game. Drake Allen leads the team in assists with 5.3 per game.
Utah State Aggies @ Grand Canyon Antelopes Betting Trends: January 17, 2026
Why the Grand Canyon Antelopes will win
- Grand Canyon has won 39 of its last 42 games at Global Credit Union Arena at GCU.
- Grand Canyon has won the first half in each of its last six day games at Global Credit Union Arena at GCU.
Why the Utah State Aggies will win
- Utah State has won each of its last eight games.
- Utah State has won the first half in seven of its last eight games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Grand Canyon’s last four day games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
- Five of Utah State’s last six day games have produced a total of 158+ points.
Utah State vs Grand Canyon Prediction
In this Utah State vs Grand Canyon Prediction, Utah State is coming as -5.5 road favorites. Utah State has been the better team this season, as they have lost only once in their 16 games played, while Grand Canyon has been very strong at home, but just 4-6 against the spread in its last 10 games. Utah State is better both on the offensive and the defensive end, with a +19.3 point differential this season and have been red-hot from the field, shooting with 53% this season. I expect the guests to take care of business in this matchup, so take Utah State and lay the points on the road.
